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MACKAY, A.J., farmer, sec.
22, P.O. Frontenac.
MACKEL, Ignatius, farmer, sec. 9, P.O. Red Wing.
MAELAND, Lars A., farmer, sec. 10, P.O. Aspelund
MAGEE, Robert (Civil War), farmer, sec. 11, P.O. Cannon
River Falls, was born in New Jersey on November 27, 1835.
In 1856 he came to this township and settled where he now lives;
owns 160 acres of land. Enlisted in Co. D, Brackett's
Batallion on February 11, 1865, to defend the frontier against
the Indians; served one year; was honorably discharged and
returned home. Married Eliza, youngest daughter of James
and Rebecca Wright on Augsut 17, 1864; she was born in Indiana on
January 30, 1846. Their children are Lizzie M., James S.,
Alice E. and Walter W. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing,
MN 1878.
MAGNUSON, Carl L., farmer, sec. 15, Wastedo
MAGNUSON, Carl M., farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Wastedo
MAGNUSON, John A., farmer, sec. 21, Wastedo
MALBERG, John, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Cannon River
Falls. Was born in Sweden, April 23, 1827. Came to America in
1853, settling in Tippicanoe county, Indiana, where he remained
until the spring of 1857, working at his trade, that of carpenter
and joiner. In the latter named year, he came to Red Wing, where
he was engaged at his trade until 1860, when he moved to this
township and pre-empted 120 acres of land, where he now lives. He
now owns 160 acres worth $6,000. Married Christine Johnson in Red
Wing in 1857. She is a native of Sweden. Their children are --
Peter B, Ida H. (now Mrs. ALbert Miller, who was married July 18,
1877, and has one son named John Rutherford); Phebe M., Olive,
Amos, Adelia and John S. The family are members of the Swedish
Evangelical Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing,
MN 1878.
MALCOLMSON, G.H., secretary LaGrange Mill Company. Born
in St. Johns, New Brunswick, October 4, 1847. Emigrated to this
country, settling in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin in August 1868.
Came from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Red Wing October 1, 1878.
Married Louise Brooks October 11, 1877. She was born in
Cleveland, Ohio on June 24, 1857. History of Goodhue County, Red
Wing, MN 1878.
MALLETT, Abram, farmer, sec. 21, P.O. Cannon Falls.
Born in Jefferson County, NY, April 6, 1814. At the age of ten
years, he, with his parents, settled in Chataugua county, NY,
there he married Lucy A. Barnard, March 26, 1840. She was born in
that county on March 12, 1820. Came to this county in October
1857 and settled on his present farm in June 1860. Owns 190
acres, worth $6,000. Their children are -- Ann, born April 19,
1843; Isabel born December 13, 1845; Wayne born October 19, 1848;
Ida, born March 3, 1851; Jerome born March 24, 1855; Blanche born
May 14, 1863 and Alice born March 5, 1866. One child, Jane,
deceased. Mr. Mallett is a member of the Congretional Church.
History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MANTEY, August, farmer,
sec. 10, P.O. Mazeppa. Born in Germany in 1825. Married Christina
Lambracht in 1853. She was born in Germany in 1825. Emigrated to
America in 1856, settled in Wisconsin; remained until 1863, then
came to this county and purchased his present place of 160 acres,
upon which he settled and where he has since made it his home,
and is well known and highly esteemed. William and Mary are their
living children. Lost one child, Augusta. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MARIFJAERE, Johannes J. farmer, sec.
22, P.O. Wanamingo.
MARTIN, Thomas J. , farmer, sec. 26, P.O. Mazeppa,
Wabasha county. Was born in PA, May 27, 1831, married Caroline
Chase, June 29, 1853. She was born in Pennsylvania on March 9,
1833; June of 1862 came to this county settled on his present
estate, owns 120 acres. Their children are Gertrude (now Mrs.
Arnold), Jennie, Marion and Benjamin.
MARTINSON, Charles O., dealer in
hardware. Born in Norway on December 16, 1843. Emigrated from his
native country, settling in Chicago, May 1866 and in August of
that year came to Red Wing, where he married Luckris Olson in
1871. She was born in Norway. Olena Matilda and Karri are their
children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MASON, D.F. of the firm
of Mason Bros., hardware dealers, Zumbrota village, was born in
Oswego county, NY on December 28, 1847; fall of 1866, came to
Wisconsin, where he married Miss Mary E. Clement on December 28,
1868; she was born May 11, 1851. Came to this county in 1875 and
established his present business in July 1878. He has one son,
Eugene, born February 16, 1871. History of Goodhue county, Red
Wing, MN 1878.
MASON, Lawrence, farmer, sec.
30, Pine Island. Born in Otsego county, NY in 1816. Married
Emeline Dickinson in 1839. She was born in Rome, NY in 1818. Of
their several children, three enlisted in December 1863 in the 14th
NY heavy Artillery and served over one year. One of their sons
was in the battles of the Wilderness and taken prisoner At Cold
Harbor, while on picket and confined in Andersonville where he
died. Another enlisted in same regiment, was wounded at Cold
Harbor, taken prisoner, sent to Richmond, confined in the
hospital some months, and sent to Belle Island; thence to
Salisbury Prison, N.C., where he died December 5th, 1864.
Adelbert, enlisted in 1862 in Light Artillery; was transferred to
the 14th Heavy Artillery and served nearly 3 years. Mr. Mason
came to this county in 1866, and purchased his present farm.
Adelbert, Laura, Nettie, Lovisa, Delos, George, Clinton and
Norman are their living children. Members of the ME.Church.
History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878
MATCHEN, G.W., farmer, sec. 2, P.O. Zumbrota. Born
in England in 1830. Married Mary A. Shields in 1850. She was born
in England in 1833. Emigrated in 1857 to Canada, where he resided
until 1863, when he moved to Wisconsin and soon after came to
this county and settled near Zumbrota and in 1867 moved to his
present estate of 240 acres. Are members of the M.E. Church.
George, Robert, William, Almira, Edward, Laura, Anna and Wesley
are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.
MATSON, Peter, (deceased). Was born in Sweden,
November 17, 1816. Came to America in 1854 first settling at
Chisago Lake, Minn, where he remained until June 1863, and moved
to the farm where his family now resides on sec. 17, P.O. Vasa.
The farm consists of 160 acres worth $40 per acre. He married
Sissa Mattson on June 17, 1836. She was born May 9, 1817. Mr.
Mattson died August 27, 1865. His children are -- Sissa, Malena,
Matt, who served eight months in the regular army (Civil War); Carrier,
Anna and Charles, the latter is now conducting the farm. The
family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.
History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MATTSON, J.M., farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Vasa.
McALONAN, James, farmer, sec. 36, Hader.
McAVOY, Ed, farmer, sec. 32, P.O. Red Wing.
McCLURE, Charles, county
recorder. Born in Green county, VA, February 20, 1804. Emigrated
to LaPort, Indiana in 1833; thence to McHenry county, Illinois
and in 1856 came to this county, settling in Red Wing. He was
married to Sarah Gibson. She was born in Augusta county, VA.
History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
McCORKELL, Agnes, Mrs., relict of
the late James McCorkell (whose death in 1861 was caused by
jumping from a wagon) was born in Scotland where she married Mr.
McCorkell, who was also a native of Scotland. In 1856 they came
to this county and settled in Warsaw township and in 1857 moved
to the farm on which Mrs. M. now resides. Her children are --
David, born in Philadelphia, William, born in Iowa; Eliza and
James, born in this state. She is a member of Episcopal Church.
Owns 160 acres of land, worth $50 per acre. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
McCOY, G.G.,(Captain - Civil War) farmer, sec.
14, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in State of NY on November 7, 1825. When
young emigrated with parents to PA and in 1837 to Illinois, where
his father, John, settled on a claim and died in 1855. December 5,
1844 married E.J. Dickson. She was born in the State of NY on
August 26, 1826. Moved to Wisconsin, lived one year, then crossed
the plains to California. Came to this county in 1856 and settled
on adjoining section, 160 acres of which he pre-empted being the
first family on this prairie. Built a shanty and lived some years.
Was supervisor in 1859, and chairman of the board in 1861. August
29, 1862 enlisted as Captain Company H, 8th Minn. I., and served
until February 1865. Was with Sully's expedition on the
Yellowstone, and participated in the battles of Tah-ka-ko-kuta,
Little Missouri, Overalls Creek, Wilkinson's Pike or battle of
The Cedars, and a skirmish near Murfreesboro, December 8-13th,
1864. Captain Barrett was detached and Captain McCoy commanded
both companies, returning to Fort Snelling in October 1864. In
the fall of 1865 moved on his present estate of 160 acres. Is one
of the early pioneers of this town. George E., Frank W., Charles
E. and Mary L are their living children. Lost two -- Helen M. and
Florence I. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
McGINNIS, William, farmer,
resides in Wabasha county. Was born in Galena, Illinois, December
15, 1855; there his father died in 1856, and in 1858 he, with his
mother, moved to Douglas county, Kansas, and remained until 1867,
when he moved to Wabasha county, where he has since resided. His
mother is now a resident of Olmstead county, History of Goodhue
County, MN, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
McKEEVER, Ray Watt "Walt" Ray Watt is
the first son of John McKeever and Isabella McCaughey-McKeever.
He was born on the family farm in Oak Grove Township, Pierce
County on March 12, 1895. Ray was given his name from a second
cousin of Isabella and the middle name came from the name of a
family minister. The school children teased Ray about his middle
name and he simply changed it by always using "Walt" as
a name. Walt McKeever grew up working on the family farm and left
home when about 14 years old. He worked for a while as a
telephone lineman with his 1/2 brother, Dave Crawford. In 1910,
at the age of 15, Walt was running the small telephone company in
Hammond, Wisconsin. On April 3.1918 he enlisted in the US
Army at Hudson, Wisconsin. He was in France for part of W.W.I. Walt McKeever
was an Army Private serving with Battery B, 69th Artillery. After
the war he returned home and again worked and lived with his 1/2
brother Dave Crawford in Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. While
working in Luck, WI in 1922, Walt met Betras
Christine Christensen. They were married August 13, 1923, in St.
Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Walt went to work for the
Hartland Phone Company in Hartland, MN. About 1932 he went to
work for the Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in Wanamingo,
Goodhue Co., MN. The telephone company changed ownership to
Wanamingo Telephone Company and then to Minnesota Telephone
Company. Walt McKeever managed the phone company for many
years and up until 1967. Walt and Betras McKeever had two
children: Eugene Delbert McKeever (b1924 who married Delores
Stella Halls in 1945) and Gloria Francis McKeever (b1926 who
married Lucius Edwin "Pat" Patrick in 1945). Ray Watt
"Walt" McKeever died November 7, 1967, at the
University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. Ray Watt
"Walt" McKeever received a veterans burial at Fort
Snelling National Cemetery, Section O, Grave 1566, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Walter McKeever was featured and pictured in a
unique newspaper article by George Grim in the Minneapolis
Tribune Newspaper, Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, February 5,
1967, Page 1B. Email: RPatricksr@aol.com
McKINSTRY,
Howard L., physician and surgeon, Zumbrota
village. Was born in Pennsylvania June 14, 1846. Attended
Mercersburg College in 1860; remained about three years and
commenced the study of medicine with Dr. A.H. Senseny of
Chambersberg, PA. Entered Jefferson Medical College under the
care of Dr. Dunglisen, who was dean of that institution; remained
there about one year and a half, he then went to the University
of Pennsylvania, where he had for his preceptor Dr. H. L. Hodge,
also a professor in the university. 1869 graduated, commenced the
practice of medicine in Mercersburg, 1872. Came to Chicago in
1872, purchased the drug business of Haskell & Dudley, which
he conducted, together with the practice of medicine, until the
spring of 1874. In June, 1875, came to this village; has
practiced his profession since arriving here; has been successful
and is doing a large business. Married Mary S. Broderick of
Baltimore in 1872. She is a native of Virginia. Their children
are -- Richard W., Mary B., Howard L. and Margaret. Lost two
children, John and Frank. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN
1878.
McLAREN, Robert F., Reverend, pastor of
the Presbyterian Church, Red Wing was born in New York City on
February 1, 1842. Moved to Fall River, Massachusetts with his
parents in 1854, and prepared for college in the high school of
that city. Entered Brown University at Providence, Rhode Island
in the fall of 1859, where he completed the junior year. He then
spent a year in teaching and graduated at Union College,
Schenectady, New York in 1864. He then attended the Theological
Seminary at Alleghany City, but finished his theological course
and was ordained at Toledo, Ohiop in the fall of 1868. He then
labored for a few months in Maumee City in the suburbs of Toledo;
then pastor of the Presbyterian Church in the city of Delaware,
Ohio, four years; thence in the fall of 1873 to Red Wing, where
he has since resided in his present capacity. Married November 27,
1873 to Miss Sara L. Glover of Delaware, Ohio. They have one
daughter, Miriam, born January 16, 1876. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
McLEAN, N.C., (Civil War) retired farmer, Frontenac.
Son of Honorable John McLean of Ohio, associate justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States, was born in Warren County,
Ohio February 2, 1813. At 16 years of age he graduated at Augusta
College, KY and went immediately to Harvard College, where he
passed through the studies of the senior classes as a resident
graduate, and then entered law school, followed his profession
until his health failed when he took a sea voyage to Europe.
Returning benefitted, again commenced the practice of his
profession. Married in 1858 Mary L. Thompson. She was born in
Lewiston, KY. Organized the 75th regiment, Ohio, V.I.; Com. Col.
on September 18, 1861. In January 1862 was ordered to West
Virginia. At Cross Keys was promoted to the command of a brigade
of four regiments and November 29 commissioned as brigadier-general.
Served with McLellan, Burnside, Hooker and participated in all
the active operations through the battle of Chancellorville. When
Burnside was relieved of his command, he was ordered to the
commany of a brigade and participated in the battles of Kenesaw,
Lost Mountain and Saltville, VA. During the war he was off duty
only 30 days. In 1866 he came to this county and retired to the
quietness of his beautiful home in the village, which stands on a
commanding eminence overlooking the waters of Lake Pepin. Also
owns 394 acres, valued at $10,000. Jacob B., Caroline B., wife of
H.A. Post of New York; Evaline, wife of Charles W. Whipple; John,
Elizabeth M., Mary L., Nathlie, Marshall, Henriette P. are their
living children. Lost three children, Rebecca, Nathaniel C. and
Larz A. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
McKENNEY, L.C., (Editor and Proprietor of "The
Cannon Falls Beacon"). was born in Iowa county, Wis.,
November 18, 1849; where his father was a practicing physician.
Shortly after his birth, his parents moved to Burlington, Iowa
where they resided until 1853, and moved to Galena, Illinois;
thence in 1858 to LaCrosse, Wis. there he attended school during
his boyhood and then went to Ann Arbor College, MI, from which
institution he graduated in 1868. He devoted five years to the
publishing business in Nevada and California, then returned to
Galesville, Wis., and edited the "Independent" in that
place 18 months. May of 1878 he came to this village engaged as
above stated. He married Hattie Bigelow of Galesville, Wis. on
March 2, 1875. She was born in Omro, Wisc., April 5, 1856. He has
one son, Lewis born January 1, 1876. History of Goodhue County,
Red Wing, MN, 1878.
McKENZIE, George, retired.
Was born in Green County, NY on September 5, 1805. Left his
birthplace with parents in 1809 and settled in Stanford, Deleware
county, NY. In 1827 moved to Franklin county, NY. Was married in
Danby, said county to Julietta Smith on July 22, 1833. She was
born in that county on July 16, 1813 and died in 1838. By this
marriage he has one son, Herman, born September 8, 1836. Married
Mrs. Cyrus Hawes, August 6, 1840. She was born in Franklin
County, NY on November 25, 1806. In 1844 he moved to Rock County,
WI, where he was engaged in the mercantile business and was also
postmaster at Magnolia P.O. for seven years. In 1855 he came to
this place; opened the McKenzie House, over which he presided
until 1866. Was appointed first postmaster of Cannon Falls, which
office he held for four years. In 1866 he rented the Falls House,
which he carried on for two years. His children are -- Edwin, (Civil
War) born in Tompkins County, NY in 1841;
who enlisted in the 7th Minn. V.I., Company A. on August 12, 1862;
participated in many severe engagements and was honorably
discharged on October 20, 1865. He was married July 4, 1873 to
Kate Thompson. She was born in Norway on November 17, 1850 and
died March 26, 1878. His children are -- Eva M, Carrie B, Andrew,
Caroline, deceased. Mrs. McKenzie's children by her former
marriage are wealthy; she is a mute and the founder of the
institution for the education of the deaf and dumb in Delevan,
Walworth, Wisconsin. Philo and J.C. are their children. History
of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
McMANUS, Thomas J., farmer, sec. 33, P.O. Red
Wing. Born in Stephenson county, Ill, May 18, 1844. Came to this
county in 1854; made a claim where he now resides, being only ten
years of age at the time and stayed here six weeks along while
his brother returned to Illinois for his mother. Sold out to his
brother, went to California in 1862, via overland route. Returned
in September 1867, bought back the farm, consisting of 80 acres;
was married October 11, same year to Harriet Gaulter; she was
born in Missouri, March 10, 1851. Have four children -- Massena,
Felix, Louis W. and John C. Has been clerk of school board fo
three years. History of Goodhue County, Red WIng, MN 1878.
McNEAL,
H. farmer, sec. 34, P.O. Lake City
McREYNOLDS, J.A., proprietor
of the Kenyon Mills, located on the North Fork of the Zumbro
River about one mile from Kenyon village. He was born in Illinois
in 1830, moved to Grant County, Wisconsin in 1837; in 1865 he
moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa where he was engaged in the sale of
agricultural implements; in 1872 he moved to Owatonna, Minnesota,
which is his present place of residence. He married Mary Howell
in Grant County, WIsconsin in 1854; she is a native of Ohio.
Their children are Lucien A. and Charles W., two deceased,
Bellorous E, and Manville Edwin. History of Goodhue County, Red
Wing, MN 1878.
MEACHAM, A.J. cashier
Goodhue County Bank. Born Elleson, Warren county, Illinois
September 15, 1840. Married Elizabeth Barrett October 28, 1867.
She was born in LaPort, Ohio, January 30, 1842 and died October 8,
1878. Emigrated to Red Wing September 18, 1855. Moved to
Minneapolis May 1870;returning to Red Wing October of 1876. Was
elected city treasurer in the spring of 1870. Walter A., Charles
R. and Lizzie are his children. History of Goodhue County, Red
Wing, MN 1878.
MEDJE, Ole, S., farmer, Sec.
19, Wastedo
MEDJE, T.S., farmer, sec. 28, Wastedo
MEELLER, F. August, farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Cannon Falls.
Born in Saxony, Germany, October 17, 1827. Came to America in
1855 and first settled in Cedar Lake, Indiana, where he married
Barbara Sebeck on October 26, 1856. She was born in Westenberg,
Germany on July 1, 1833. Mr. Meeller came to this county and
settled where he now lives on July 4, 1858. Owns 500 acres of
land, worth $40 per acre. Their children are -- Ansmel born
October 26, 1860, Julius born March 23, 1863; Herman born June 8,
1868; and Fred born November 27, 1871. They also have one adopted
child, Fredericks born January 16, 1860. They are members of the
German Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN
1878.
MEHRKENS,
M, farmer, sec. 28, P.O. Red Wing.
MEIER, John Reverend, was born in Westphalia,
Germany in 1854. Completed his classical education in Paderborn,
Prussia. Came to America in 1875; finished his theological
studies in St. John's College, Minnesota and was ordained a
priest in July 1877; was placed as curate to Father J.N. Stariha,
Red Wing, where he officiated until September 1, 1878, when he
was placed in charge of the parish of St. Mary's in Belvidere
Township. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MEINCKE, H., farmer, sec. 29, P.O. Frontenac.
MEINKE, Peter, farmer, sec.
29, P.O. Red Wing
.
MELHAUS, Johannes, farmer, sec. 6, P.O. Aspelund
MELHOUSE, Mikkel A., farmer, sec 10, P.O. Cannon
River Falls. Was born in Norway in 1844. Came to
America in 1864 and settled in this township. Married Anna
G. Lea, March 7, 1871. She was born in Dane County,
Wisconsin in 1854. Their children are Andrew and Anna Maria.
Mr. Melhouse owns 160 acres of land.The family are members of the
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County,
Red Wing,MN 1878.
MELHUUS, Tosten A., of the firm Melhuus and
Flesche, merchants. Was born in Norway on October 16, 1845.
Came to America in July, 1864 and settled in this township;
farming until July 1877, when he engaged in his present business;
was appointed postmaster of "Wangs" post office in
December of 1877. married Sigred O. Flesche on July 21,
1869. She was born October 31, 1850. Their children are
Martha T. and Sevrine T. History of Goodhue County, Red
Wing, MN, 1878
MELHUS, A.B., farmer, sec. 6, P.O. Aspelund
MELHUS, Ole A., farmer, sec. 6, P.O. Aspelund
MERRITT, Dan S., printer, was
born in Newburgh, Orange county, NY on May 11, 1816; commenced
his trade in the Newburgh Gazette office in 1830; served four
years; went to New York City, worked two years under instructions.
Emigrated to Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1837, then a place of about
300 inhabitants. That fall he commenced the publication of the
Kalamazoo Whig; continued its publication until the fall of 1838;
sold out and purchased an interest in the Kalamazoo Gazette,
remained in the Gazette office until the fall of 1840, when he
disposed of his interest and went to Flint, Genesee county,
Michigan and in 1844 commenced the publication of the Genessee
County Democrat; sold out in 1848 and went to Clarkston, Oakland
county, Michigan, where he married Mary A. Millard and with his
wife, emigrated to Chicago. Mrs. Merritt was born in Painesville,
Ohio. Took the foremanship of the Prairie Farmer, remained there
until 1851; returned again to Kalamazoo, then to Pontiac,
Michigan, where he, in comapany with James C. Hutchins purchased
the Pontiac Jacksonian and removed the press and material to Red
Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota and in July of 1855, issued the
first number of the Red Wing Sentinel; continued its publication
until the spring of 1856; sold the office to Alexis Bailey and
the first of January following, in company with his old partner
in the printing business, opened the Kelly House in Red Wing.
Sold out in the spring following and purchased the Red Wing
Gazette, then owned by Bennett Brothers and immediately changed
its title to the old familiar name, Sentinel, and continued its
publication until 1860 when he again sold out, and went to
farming in Hay Creek Valley. Not being much of a farmer, did not
make much success at farming; disposed of his farm and returned
to Red Wing, thence to Marquette, Michigan and assisted in
establishing the Lake Superior News; remained there two summers
and returned to Red Wing and took an interest in the Volunteer,
to which the Sentinel has been changed. Disposed of his interest
in the Volunteer and, with his family, in April of 1864, moved to
St. Paul. In 1866, with Alex Johnston, Esquire went to Hastings
and assisted in establishing the Hastings Union. Returned to St.
Paul and in 1873 went to Delano, Wright County, Minnesota and
commenced the publication of the Big Woods Citizen; remained
there about one year and again returned to St. Paul where he,
with his family now reside. Their children are Ida (now Mrs.
Stadelman); Eva (now Mrs. Green); Zoa (now Mrs. Remick); Dan,
Merit M., Clarence, Clara and Mary A. History of Goodhue County,
Red Wing, MN. 1878.
MERRILL, C., farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Lake City.
MERRILL,
R. farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Lake City.
MEYER, Fred, farmer, sec.
7, P.O. Red Wing.
MEYER, H.H., farmer, sec. 9, P.O. Red Wing.
MEYER, Henry, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Red Wing.
MEYER, Peter, farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Hay Creek.
MILLER, Albert, farmer, sec.
2. P.O. White Rock
MILLER, Charles R., farmer, sec. 29, P.O. Roscoe.
Born in Lewis County, NY in 1841. Married Caroline Burk in 1864;
she was born in the same county in 1841. Emigrated to this county
in 1866 and settled on his present estate, consisting of 160
acres, valued at $40 per acre. Is chairman of the board of
Supervisors and is well known throughout, being members of the
Ger. Reformed Church. Lillie A., Emily L, Florence R. and Mary C.
are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN. 1878.
MILLER, Harrison D., farmer, sec. 20, P.O.
Stanton. Born in Vermont on February 6, 1828; thence he maried
Harriet Ellis on January 3, 1854. She was born in the same state
on September 10, 1830. March of the same year, they came west and
settled in Wisconsin and in March of 1858 came to this county and
settled where they now reside; he owns 270 acres of land, worth $30
per acre. Their children are -- Alvin E., Nelson J., Cora and
Fred. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MILLER, J. Honorable, farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Wihte
Rock. Was born in Sweden on May 15, 1824. In 1854 he emigrated to
America; settled in St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois; next year
purchased a residence at Geneva, Illinois, where he engaged at
his trade, that of stone mason in summer and in winter worked in
a machine shop. In 1856, he came to Minnesota and made a claim on
the land which he now owns. In the spring of 1857 he moved to Red
Wing, bought a lot and built a house on it, where he lived until
1865. Was engaged as organist in the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Red Wing five years. 1865, he moved to this farm, built
a small granary 16x24, into which he moved his family. 1866, he
was elected justice of the peace, which office, with the
exception of two years, he has held since. 1869 he was elected
representative to the 12th General Assembly of Minnesota. While
in the House, he was a hard worker and we find on page 418 of the
Journal, the following resolution; Resolved, "That the
thanks of this House are due to Honorable John Miller, for the
energetic and able manner with which he has conducted his
emigration project." Which was adopted. He married Maja Lena
Holm in Sweden on June 25, 1847. She was born October 25, 1821.
their children are -- Maria Christina born in Sweden on February
27, 1848 - who was married to M. Swanson, July 26, 1872 and has
three children, Agnes Helena, Anna Marsella and Alfe Mathelda --
Hada Mathelda was also born in Sweden, October 25, 1850; married
Victor Anderson on December 9, 1875; Gustaf Oscar born in Sweden
October 29, 1852; married Mary Nelson on January 1877; Albert,
born in St. Charles, Illinois on December 9, 1854; married Ida
Malberg on July 18, 1877 - they have one son, Johan; Hulda
Elizabeth born in Red Wing on March 25, 1857; and Carl Anton,
born in Red Wing on September 2, 1863. Mr. Miller's father,
Adolph Miller came to America with him and died at his residence
on March 5, 1863, aged 69 years. Mr. M. owns 200 acres of land,
worth $10,000 all in a high state of cultivation. He is, and
always has been, a strong Republican. History of Goodhue County,
Red Wing, MN 1878.
MILLER, John, farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Hay Creek.
MILLER, John, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Vasa. Was born
in Germany in 1826. Came to America in 1853. First settled in
Chicago; thence to Cedar Lake county, Indiana, where he lived
until 1858, when he came to this county and settled in Cannon
Falls, resided there one year and moved to this farm, consisting
of 160 acres worth $60 per acre. Married Mary Hogen in 1849. She
was born in Germany in 1827 and died in 1876. His children are --
Frederick, John, Mary, Henry, Willie, Anna and Tilma. History of
Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MILLER, John, farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Frontenac.
MILLER, Jonathan, farmer, sec.
28, P.O. Stanton. Born in Vermont, October 11, 1838; 1857 came to
this county, made a claim on section 20, this township; in the
spring of 1873 moved to his present farm of 750 acres, worth $50
per acre. Mr. Miller raises large flocks of sheep and now has
some of the finest "Spanish Merinos" in the Northwest,
which he originally brought from Vermont in 1867, and which
produce annually from eight to nine pounds of wool each. Married
Mattie Streeter, December 22, 1871. She was born in Monroe
County, Wisconsin on April 7, 1852; they have one child, O.R.,
born February 19, 1872. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN
1878.
MILLER, Lewis, farmer, sec.
15, P.O. Wastedo. Owns 80 acres of land, worth $3,500. Was born
in Sweden on October 13, 1833. Came to America in 1854 and worked
in a machine shop in Chicago a number of years. in 1862, he came
to this county and settled where he now lives. Married Mary
Johnson in 1859. She is a native of Sweden. Their children are --
Ida M., Albertina, Hetty R., Adelf E, Julia, Nancy, Frederick R.,
Ellen and Anna. Politically a Republican and is a member of the
Swedish Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN
1878.
MILLER, William, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Frontenac
MILLER, William, hotel
keeper, Wanamingo village.
MILLS, William, (Civil War) farmer, sec. 22, P.O. Cannon
River Falls. Born in VA, February 27, 1835. At the age of four
years, with his parents he moved to Ohio; 1853 to Illinois; 1856
to this county, settling in Warsaw township. Enlisted in the 2nd
Minnesota, V.I. on May 27, 1864, participated in many severe
engagements, and was honorably discharged July 22, 1865; 1868
settled on farm, consisting of 120 acres, owned by himself and
his brother and worth $45 per acre. His brother, James Mills
(Civil War) , was born in Ohio, August 24, 1842,
and arrived with parents in this county 1856. He enlisted in Co.
I, 1st Minn. Heavy Artillery on February 8, 1865 and was
honorably discharged October 8th of the same year; returned and
now resides and is a partner with his brother. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MITCHELL, J.T., farmer,
sec. 12, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in Ireland in 1819 and with his
parents came to this country when a child. His father settled in
Rochester, NY in 1826, where he died in 1829 or 1830. Mr.
Mitchell emigrated to Washtenau county, MI, being one of the
early pioneers of that State. In 1841 he moved to McHenry county,
Illinois, where he pre-empted land and where he experienced all
the hardships of early pioneer ilfe. In August of 1845 he maried
Ann A. Scofield. She was born in Green County, NY in 1826. In
1847 he settled in Fond du Lac County, WI, at which time there
were but few settlers in that county. He helped build the first
school house that was erected in that county and made it his home
until he came to this county in 1856, and is one of the early
living pioneers of this town. He assisted in building the first
school house, which was built in 1857, has filled important town
offices. They have four children living -- Lizzie, wife of H.T.
Brown, Edward, Frank and Leona. Lost one child, Ellen. Mrs.
Mitchell is a member of the Congretional Church. History of
Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
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